In this tutorial, we will show you how to create the realistic exploding car effect in Adobe After Effects. Follow these steps to achieve an epic explosion effect that seamlessly integrates with your footage.

**Step 1: Prepare Your Footage and Assets**

1. Download the provided tutorial files and the explosion assets from Action VFX.
2. Import your footage of the car and the explosion assets into Adobe After Effects.

**Step 2: Create a Clean Plate**

1. In After Effects, create a clean plate of your scene. This should be a frame of your footage without the car to serve as the background during the explosion.
2. Duplicate your original footage and use masking to isolate the car from the background.

**Step 3: Position and Animate the Explosion**

1. Drag the explosion asset into your composition and position it over the car.
2. Use keyframes to animate the explosion so it aligns with the car's position and movement.

**Step 4: Add Depth and Realism**

1. Apply a 3D effect to the explosion to match the perspective of the car.
2. Use the transform settings to adjust the scale, rotation, and position of the explosion for a realistic effect.
3. Add multiple layers of explosions and fire from the Action VFX assets to create depth and complexity.

**Step 5: Enhance the Effect with Additional Elements**

1. Include debris, smoke, and dust assets from Action VFX to enhance the realism of the explosion.
2. Use the puppet tool to animate the debris flying out from the explosion.
3. Apply motion blur to the debris to match the speed of the explosion.

**Step 6: Color Correction and Compositing**

1. Color grade your explosion and car footage to match the overall scene.
2. Adjust the brightness, contrast, and saturation to blend the explosion seamlessly with the background.
3. Use the curves and levels effects to fine-tune the colors.

**Step 7: Final Adjustments and Rendering**

1. Review your composition to ensure all elements are properly aligned and animated.
2. Add sound effects to enhance the impact of the explosion.
3. Render your final composition by going to File > Export > Add to Render Queue.
4. Choose the appropriate settings for your final output and click Render.

By following these steps, you can create a realistic car explosion effect using Adobe After Effects. For a detailed, step-by-step guide, watch the full video tutorial.